Growth, Yield-Related Traits and Yield of Lowland Maize (Zea mays L.) Varieties as Influenced by Inorganic NPS and N Fertilizer Rates at Babile, Eastern Ethiopia

Table 2

Experimental materials used in the study.

Variety	Year of release	Altitude (m)	Rainfall (mm)	Yield potential (t/ha)
				On research station	On farmers field
MHQ138	2012	NA	1000–1800	7.5–8.0	5.5–6.5
BHQPY545	2008	1000–1800	1000–1200	8.0–9.5	5.5–6.5
Source: [18]
Fertilizers
N in the form of urea100 kg urea = 46 kg N
Newly introduced blended NPS at (19% N, 38% P2O5, and 7% S)/100 kg blended NPS different rates